Internet of Things is the buzzword of the present. With its impact on the way we travel and shop to manufacturers tracking their inventory, IoT has a remarkable effect on how we use technology to its optimum in every step. What is IoT, and how important is it to us?

In the simplest sense, IoT comprises every device connected to the internet. Think of your smart lights, refrigerators, fitness trackers, all objects that “talk” to each other, make up the Internet of Things. An interesting example to quote would be that of smart microwaves, which automatically cook your food for just the right length of time, and self-driving cars, whose complex sensors detect objects in their path, to wearable fitness devices and trackers that suggest you tailored exercise plans. IoT can disrupt business processes by offering advanced ways of connecting, collaborating, and automating business operations. IoT platforms can pinpoint and distinguish helpful information from information that can safely be ignored, detect patterns, make recommendations, and detect possible problems before they occur.